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App Review: The “Oid” NES, SNES, and Genesis suite is almost classic

30. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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App Review: The “Oid” NES, SNES, and Genesis suite is almost classic

Retro gaming on Android is something that many might hold dear. It is a welcome dose of nostalgia to play Nintendo games on Android or play Sega Genesis games on Android. And while technology may have made video games far more advanced than most could have imagined, it’s still a blast to fly in Super [...]

Android Carriers

T-Mobile myTouch 3G pre-orders will be arriving by August 3

2. July 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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T-Mobile myTouch 3G pre-orders will be arriving by August 3

We already knew that current T-Mobile customers would be able to pre-order the myTouch 3G between July 8 and July 28 and now we have also learned when those that place and order can expect to get hands-on — it will be by August 3. This information also gives us a pretty good indication that the [...]

Android Carriers

T-Mobile sending out myTouch 3G media event invitations for July 8

1. July 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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In preparation for the July 8 pre-order availability of the myTouch 3G, T-Mobile has begun sending out invitations to special media event. Overall, nothing terribly exciting here, especially considering we have already seen the official release information in regards to the myTouch 3G, however it is refreshing to see T-Mobile making a fuss over the [...]

Android Carriers

T-Mobile’s merlot myTouch 3G gets pictured in the wild

1. July 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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T-Mobile’s merlot myTouch 3G gets pictured in the wild

Sure, we know the T-Mobile myTouch 3G release is coming soon, but that should not stop us from enjoying a nice set of (surprisingly not that blurry) in the wild style images. These images are showing off what appears to be a pretty slick looking myTouch 3G in merlot. Personally, I was not even considering this [...]

HTC Sense interface seen on HTC Dream (video)

30. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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HTC Sense interface seen on HTC Dream (video)

Confirming what we already knew about Android, a video has shown HTC’s Sense user interface on an HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) phone. Sense is officially available only on the HTC Hero Android phone at the moment; however, a pesky little thing like sanctioned availability isn’t going to stop phone modifiers from having a little fun [...]

More Dell rumors: This time it looks like Dell is working on an Android-based MID

30. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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We saw some rumored images a few weeks back and it now looks like the Dell/Android related rumors have resurfaced, except this time the reports are coming courtesty of the Wall Street Journal, who are reporting that Dell is working on an Android powered MID (mobile Internet device). So far, nothing in regards to this story [...]

Firefox creators considering Android app

30. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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Firefox commands a great level of respect and user share in the desktop browser wars. How well do you think it would fare going up against mobile browsers on Android? The recent release of the Android native development kit has opened up the possibility that Fennec, the mobile version of Firefox, could appear on Android [...]

Android Applications

Brightkite app now available in the Android Market

29. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Brightkite app now available in the Android Market

When we last mentioned Brightkite, it was available for download, however it was not yet in the market and was still listed as a beta. Well, we have some good news for those of you that were waiting for an Android Market release. The good news, of course, is that Brightkite is now available in the [...]

Android Devices

Geeks’Phone “One” is an Android phone with root access

29. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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Geeks’Phone “One” is an Android phone with root access

Anybody interested in an unlocked phone that comes with root access the minute you buy it? It has a 624 MHZ processor, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, and Digital TV Tuner to sweeten the pot. If your interest has been tickled, get a load of the Geeks’Phone One. Spanish-based Geeks’Phone is releasing One as an [...]

HTC Hero pre-orders available without contract on Amazon UK

29. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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HTC Hero pre-orders available without contract on Amazon UK

The HTC Hero is slated for a European release on contract in early July, which starts this week by the way, and Amazon UK also has it sights on delivering the phone next month. Amazon.co.uk has the HTC Hero, branded as the G1 Touch on T-Mobile UK, available without a carrier for £429.99. Sounds like [...]

AdSense may lead to more Android apps with ads

26. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

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AdSense may lead to more Android apps with ads

Google has announced mobile versions of its popular AdSense advertisement program for Android and iPhone. Does that mean that Android users should be on alert for more advertisements appearing in their mobile apps? Probably. AdSense for Mobile Applications allows developers to earn money with targeted ads placed in their apps. AdSense, which currently accounts for a [...]

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